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Jacobs Wins Contract from Shell for Gulf of Mexico Platform
November 29, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Shell Offshore Inc. (RDS) for its Vito host project in the Gulf of Mexico. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is delivering a front-end engineering and design package and detailed engineering for the Vito host platform
Orbital ATK to Develop Critical Technology for In-Orbit Assembly Through Public-Private Partnership
November 29, 2016
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that it has begun a public-private partnership with NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) to establish a Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) in space. The CIRAS program will
RO-RA Aviation Systems’ Production Reaches New Heights with Qlik
November 29, 2016
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qlik®, a leader in visual analytics, announced that RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH, a supplier to the aerospace industry, is using Qlik Sense® to help its suppliers gain key insights into their company data. RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH develops, qualifies, and manufactures precision components for the structure
ViscoSoft Launches New Website and Sleep Personality Quiz
November 29, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViscoSoft, a manufacturer of sleep products, has revamped their website (viscosoft.com) to target the growing bed-in-a-box category. The new site seeks to offer quality, comfort and choice to consumers searching for a memory foam mattress, pillow or mattress protector online. The products featured on the site are
KKR Acquires Arle’s Stake in Hilding Anders
November 29, 2016
LONDON & MALMÖ, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Arle Capital Partners’ stake in Hilding Anders, subject to regulatory clearances. Following the transaction, KKR will become the majority shareholder in Hilding Anders. No financial terms were
Hydroid Announces Opening of New Corporate Headquarters
November 29, 2016
POCASSET, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hydroid Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of marine robotics, today announced it has opened a new corporate headquarters building in Pocasset, Mass. The new environmentally friendly building, located at 1 Henry Drive, houses the company’s corporate and administrative
Booz Allen Hamilton Agrees to Acquire Digital Service Business Aquilent
November 29, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Booz Allen Hamilton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Laurel, MD-based digital services firm eGov Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a Aquilent), a premiere architect of .gov solutions for the Federal government, for whom it deploys cutting-edge digital, agile, DevOps, and cloud capabilities. Booz
Atkore International Group Inc. Announces Gross Profit Expansion with its Full-Year Fiscal 2016
November 29, 2016
HARVEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atkore International Group Inc. (the “Company” or "Atkore") (NYSE: ATKR) announced earnings for its fiscal 2016 full-year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2016 (“fourth quarter”). “We are pleased with our fourth quarter and full fiscal year results, which delivered expanded
Cubic President and CEO Bradley Feldmann Appointed as Executive Committee Member of Aerospace
November 29, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced the appointment of president and chief executive officer, Bradley H. Feldmann, to the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Executive Committee for 2017. AIA advocates for policies and responsible budgets that support the nation’s aerospace and defense industry. The
Konrad Technologies Accelerates its Global Expansion, Growing its Presence in the Thriving North
November 29, 2016
RADOLFZELL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Konrad Technologies, a provider of application specific automated test systems focused at improving manufacturing operations efficiency has recently launched several strategic initiatives to expand and accelerate their international business. As a part of Konrad’s global expansion efforts, Konrad
Alfa Laval wins SEK 100 million energy-efficiency order
November 29, 2016
LUND, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply Alfa Laval OLMI heat exchangers to a power plant in the Middle East. The order, booked in the Energy & Process segment, has a value of approximately SEK 100 million and
TRIGO Group and PSA Group Partnership
November 29, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TRIGO has been awarded a strategic contract by PSA Group to provide extensive quality services in France for the upcoming years. The cooperation between TRIGO and PSA Group started two decades ago and has been developed in many locations worldwide where PSA Group operates. As a result of a proposal opportunity launched in
Toshiba Launches New Line-up of Low On-resistance MOSFETs for Load Switches in Mobile Devices
November 29, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the addition of new products that utilize a newly developed high power dissipation, small-size “TSOP6F” package to its line-up of small low on-resistance MOSFETs for charging circuit load switches in mobile
Zinwave to Showcase DAS Solutions at DAS & Small Cells Congress Europe
November 29, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zinwave, a global provider of wideband distributed network solutions for in-building wireless, today announced that it will showcase its UNItivity distributed wireless access solution (DAS) at the DAS and Small Cells Congress Europe show being held November 30 through December 2 at the Sheraton Arabellapark Hotel in Munich,
Opus Group: Opus Inspection signs agreement to acquire U.S. Emission Test Equipment business from
November 29, 2016
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Today, Opus Inspection has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. based emission test equipment business from Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Inc.  The acquired business activities include sales and service of emission test equipment in California, Pennsylvania and North Carolina at
Trelleborg Expands Houston Offshore Engineering Team
November 29, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trelleborg’s (STO:TRELB) offshore operation based in Houston has invested in a new Global Riser Analysis team to incorporate in-house mathematical simulation capabilities into its current engineering group. The Global Riser Analysis team consists of experienced local and global finite element (FE) and computational
SAS Finances Five Airbus A320neo Aircraft Through Sale and Leaseback
November 29, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: SAS (STO:SAS) (OSE:SASNOK) has today secured financing of five Airbus A320neo through the signing of a Sale and leaseback agreement with Jackson Square Aviation LLC. The aircraft will be delivered between 2016 and 2018. The agreement means that SAS, at the time of delivery for respective aircraft, will
GA-ASI Hosts Three Industry Days Across Spain
November 29, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) systems, tactical reconnaissance radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, has announced that it intends to hold three ‘industry days’ across Spain in January 2017. GA-ASI was
Anixter International Inc. Names New Chief Accounting Officer
November 29, 2016
GLENVIEW, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) today named Ilaria Mocciaro Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller - Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Mocciaro will have responsibility for global accounting and tax functions, internal controls, and SEC reporting, and will report to Ted Dosch, Executive Vice President and
Survey Shows Hazmat Transport Pros Lack Confidence That Supply Chain Meets Compliance Rules
November 29, 2016
Many New, Complex Regulations, Lack of C-Suite Focus Present Challenges
Kadant to Host Its First Investor Day on December 1, 2016
November 28, 2016
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced its first Investor Day will take place on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in New York City. The Investor Day will feature presentations by members of Kadant’s Executive Leadership Team, who will discuss the Company’s business outlook, growth opportunities, and five-year
Differential Brands Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Tom Nevell as Executive Vice President of
November 28, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Differential Brands Group Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:DFBG) today announced the appointment of Tom Nevell as Executive Vice President of Business Development, effective November 28, 2016. Based in Seattle, he will report to Michael Buckley, Chief Executive Officer, and be responsible for expanding the
Hanes Expands National Sock Drive for Homeless, Makes Giving Easy During Holiday Season
November 28, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It has been said that we rise by lifting others, and Hanes, America’s No. 1 apparel label and flagship brand of HanesBrands, is encouraging all Americans to support the homeless by participating in its national sock drive during the holiday season. Hanes today announced that it will donate 200,000 pairs
Silicon Labs Opens Doors for Smart Home Accessory Makers with New SDK Supporting Apple HomeKit
November 28, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced a Bluetooth® software solution that enables developers to efficiently create Apple HomeKit-enabled accessories. Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth solution with HomeKit support is pre-tested by Apple. This gives developers time-to-market benefits, eases engineering effort and
Uniquify’s LPDDR4 Super Combo IP Delivers 3200Mbps Performance in 28nm Low-Power Process Node
November 28, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uniquify, a leading high-end System-On-Chip (SoC) fabless manufacturer and DDR memory IP provider, today announced the availability of a new LPDDR4 Super Combo IP for the 28-nanometer (nm) low-power semiconductor process node. The company’s silicon-proven IP breaks the performance barrier by delivering up to
Arizona Polymer Flooring Taps Ryan Connors to Expand Distribution of Decorative Concrete, Concrete
November 28, 2016
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring systems and concrete coatings, recently hired Ryan Connors as a sales representative for Southern California, focusing on Super-Krete® Products distribution. Super-Krete Products is a division of APF dedicated to decorative concrete and
Co-Investor Ready to Fuel Growth at Arrowhead
November 28, 2016
BLAINE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrowhead Electronic Products (“AEP” or the “Company”), a fast-growing supplier of aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of applications, today announced that Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, has taken a significant minority stake in the
Stratasys Accelerates Adoption of 3D Printing in Healthcare, Unveils New Collaborations and Customer
November 28, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today further expanded its presence in healthcare by unveiling several new industry collaborations and customer demonstrations – further transforming the use of 3D printing for medical models, driving
Axalta Coating Systems Mesmerizes with New Alesta Illusion Collection
November 28, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is excited to introduce its new Alesta® Illusion collection that features super-durable polyester powder coatings in 12 high-gloss colors. When viewed at different angles, especially in direct sunlight, the colors produce a
Milacron Continues to Innovate, New High Output Extruders and Sheet Extrusion Lines for Polyolefins
November 28, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE: MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry announced its entry into the polyolefin sheet extrusion market. Polyolefins make up the highest volume of thermoplastic products in the world and uses range from rigid materials to industrial food
The Industrial Internet Consortium Hosts Smart Factory Forum
November 28, 2016
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC), the global, member-supported organization that promotes the accelerated growth of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), will host the Smart Factory Forum, a public forum to discuss challenges and best practices for implementing IIoT solutions within smart factories.
Smith Medical’s Drug-Free Acapella® Choice Vibratory PEP Therapy System Shown to Reduce Hospital
November 28, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, announced today that a study1 presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows the acapella® choice system can reduce hospital length of stay by one and a half days for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive
Michael Devience Joins Madden Bolt as QA/QC Manager as Company Nears AISC QMS Certification
November 28, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madden Bolt Corporation (http://www.maddenbolt.com) announced today that Michael Devience has joined the operations team as Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager and will lead the company’s customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives. Madden Bolt is expected to receive its AISC Quality Management
BAPCo® Releases SYSmark® 2014 SE – The Latest Version of the Premier PC Performance Metric Adds
November 28, 2016
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSmark® 2014 SE (Second Edition), the latest version of the premier performance metric that measures and compares PC performance based on real world applications was released today by the Business Application Performance Corporation (BAPCo®), a non-profit consortium of leading PC hardware manufacturers
LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V. Announces Q1 FY17 Financial Results Conference Call
November 28, 2016
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LBC Tank Terminals announced today it will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for Q1 FY17 ended 30 September 2016. The results will be published today, Monday 28 November 2016, followed by a conference call for all investors on Monday, 5 December 2016 at 16:00 (Central European Time) /
Kubota Begins Construction on Major Expansion of its National Distribution Center in Jefferson,
November 28, 2016
JEFFERSON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Tractor Corporation announced today that it has begun construction on an important 617,865 sq. ft. expansion of its National Distribution Center (NDC) on the company’s existing property in Jefferson, Georgia, the project is adjacent to the Kubota Industrial Equipment (KIE) facility off of I-85 North.
Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics
November 28, 2016
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, today announced that it has acquired Lakeside Logistics, a Canadian-based logistics services company. This acquisition expands Transplace’s presence throughout North America and further supports the company’s
Nanoco Acquires QLED Electroluminescent Display IP Patents from Kodak
November 28, 2016
CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced the company has acquired a group of patents from the Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak”) in connection with the use of quantum dots in electroluminescent
aspenONE® Version 9.1 Software Released
November 28, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the general availability of aspenONE® Engineering, and aspenONE® Manufacturing and Supply Chain Version 9.1 software. The latest aspenONE Engineering innovations include the new Aspen
Mexichem Announces the Acquisition of U.K.-Based, Vinyl Compounds Holdings Limited
November 28, 2016
TLALNEPANTLA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem announced that it has acquired Vinyl Compounds Holdings Ltd. (VCHL), a leading U.K.-based technical PVC compounds manufacturer serving a broad range of industries including: building and construction, pipe and profile manufacturers, footwear and consumer goods. Based in Derbyshire, VCHL has annualized
AspenTech Introduces Third Suite Focused on Asset Maintenance and Process Analytics
November 28, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a leading provider of software and services to the process industries, today announced the introduction of a new product suite, aspenONE® Asset Performance Management™ (APM). The new suite expands the aspenONE product portfolio from engineering, manufacturing &
Keep Colds and the Flu Away This Winter – with an Effective Hand Hygiene Program
November 28, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get your tissues ready, because cold or the flu is quickly approaching. Sick leave due to colds is currently estimated to cost U.S. businesses $576 billion each year.1Deb Group today launched its Clean Hands Stay Healthy campaign with educational resources, including infographics and guides, to help companies
Research Collaboration on Promising Techniques for Mosquito Control
November 28, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMVAC Chemical Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with Harvard University to develop and potentially commercialize new, Harvard-owned technology aimed at control of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, a well-known
Nordson Corporation Board of Directors Elects Stephen P. Lovass as Corporate Vice President for
November 28, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq:NDSN) Board of Directors has elected Stephen P. Lovass as Corporate Vice President for its Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) business segment, replacing Douglas C. Bloomfield who will retire at the end of 2016 after nearly 30 years of service. Mr. Lovass, 47, most recently served as
GA-ASI’s Type-Certifiable Predator B Takes Flight
November 28, 2016
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that its Type-Certifiable Predator® B (TCPB) variant completed its first flight test at the company’s Gray
L-3 to Present at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference
November 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that Michael T. Strianese, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Strianese’s presentation will begin at 11:15 a.m. ET. The audio
Mechanical Technology Announces Enhanced Growth Strategy
November 28, 2016
ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mechanical Technology, Incorporated (MTI or the Company) (OTCQB:MKTY), a company engaged, through its subsidiary MTI Instruments, Inc., in the design, manufacture and sale of precision test and measurement sensors, instruments and systems that provide solutions for linear displacement, vibration measurement and system
AdvancePierre Foods Announces Launch of Repricing of First Lien Term Loan
November 28, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APFH) (“AdvancePierre” or the “Company”) announced today that it is seeking to reduce the applicable margin and the overall price under its existing first lien term loan maturing in 2023 with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $1.1 billion (the
AdvancePierre Foods Announces Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
November 28, 2016
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APFH) (“AdvancePierre” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”). AdvancePierre intends to use the net
BizWireTV Accelerator Report: Introducing the World’s Fastest Electric Car and Flying Camera for
November 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the latest BizWireTV Accelerator Report, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO, and the world’s fastest electric car. Now you can watch BizWireTV on any screen you want by downloading the new app through the Apple TV and iPhone App Store and Google Play for Android devices. Also featured in the